Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Lake Orion, MI
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated July 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
(178)
Emily Ford
@properties REMI Christie's International Real Estate
27 Years of experience
107+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.54%
in Lake Orion, MI
$489.7M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 0.72%
in Lake Orion, MI
$81.2M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.1M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.43%
in Lake Orion, MI
$35.1M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.61%
in Lake Orion, MI
$840.5M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.79%
in Lake Orion, MI
$1.74B
All-Time Sales
$210K - $23.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.97%
in Lake Orion, MI
$91M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(59)
Sherry Pyszczynski
Keller Williams Paint Creek
18 Years of experience
75+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 2.15%
in Lake Orion, MI
$235.6M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.1M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.33%
in Lake Orion, MI
$66.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $800K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.5%
in Lake Orion, MI
$112.1M
All-Time Sales
$260K - $2.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.68%
in Lake Orion, MI
$127.7M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1000K
Price Range
19%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.04%
in Lake Orion, MI
$109.1M
All-Time Sales
$160K - $1.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.04%
in Lake Orion, MI
$41.9M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.7M
Price Range
14%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.94%
in Lake Orion, MI
$165M
All-Time Sales
$50K - $1.4M
Price Range
11%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.94%
in Lake Orion, MI
$168.1M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.29%
in Lake Orion, MI
$190.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.29%
in Lake Orion, MI
$147.7M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.5M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.29%
in Lake Orion, MI
$73.6M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $710K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Darwin Conley
Coldwell Banker
39 Years of experience
12+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 4.47%
in Lake Orion, MI
$22.2M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $710K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.01%
in Lake Orion, MI
$52.6M
All-Time Sales
$400K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.19%
in Lake Orion, MI
$560.2M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $2.1M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.37%
in Lake Orion, MI
$67.8M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 5.55%
in Lake Orion, MI
$197.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.26%
in Lake Orion, MI
$94.3M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.44%
in Lake Orion, MI
$119.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $2.7M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.62%
in Lake Orion, MI
$38.4M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $850K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Lake orion Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$344,827
-4.21% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
22
+10 days year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
96.79%
-2.69% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
29.4%
-25.1% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
49.5%
-6.8% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
39.0%
+9.4% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
3.0
Realtors in Lake orion
559
Verified MLS market data through July 2026.
Do Top Lake Orion Agents Sell Faster?
The 24 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Lake Orion sell in a median of 21 days, compared with the Lake Orion market median of 22 days on market.
About 1 days faster (5% quicker than the Lake Orion market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Lake Orion agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Lake Orion market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Lake Orion?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Lake Orion sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
13 days
Typical time on market
98.2%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Lake Orion, MI sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Lake Orion Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where leverage is more balanced than headline prices alone suggest. With 3.0 months of supply and 17 active listings against 6 homes sold and 18 pending sales each month, Lake Orion sits near the boundary between a seller-favored and a balanced market. The competitive indicators reinforce that reading: 29.4% of homes closed above list, roughly half (49.5%) went off the market within two weeks, yet 39.0% of listings recorded a price cut before selling. That split points to a two-tier market, where correctly priced, move-in-ready homes move quickly while ambitiously priced ones sit and adjust.
For buyers, the 39.0% price-drop share and an average sale-to-list ratio of 96.79% mean there is room to negotiate on listings that have aged past the 22-day median, but the fastest-moving homes still require clean, competitive offers. For sellers, the takeaway is disciplined pricing: with median time on market showing a +10 days change year over year, homes priced to the current $200.09 per square foot attract early attention, while overpricing invites the reductions so many listings are now taking.
Interpreting these crosscurrents (price momentum of -4.2%, shifting absorption, and a softer above-list share) is where local expertise matters. Lake Orion has 559 licensed agents, and separating the consistent performers from the rest is the difference between pricing to the market and chasing it.
What Lake Orion Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Lake Orion goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $344,827 |
| Down payment (20%) | $68,965 |
| Loan amount | $275,862 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,380 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.67% mortgage rate (as of August 13, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $344,827 median home price with 20% down at 6.67% (as of August 13, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Lake Orion MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Lake Orion Realtor
Name recognition and billboard presence say little about how an agent performs on the metrics that decide your outcome: days on market, sale-to-list ratio, and how many transactions an agent actually closes. EffectiveAgents ranks the 43 top agents in Lake Orion by analyzing verified transaction records rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Emily Ford at @properties REMI Christie's International Real Estate, has closed 1,619 transactions with $489.7M in all-time sales volume, a track record that reflects deep familiarity with pricing across zip codes 48360, 48362, and 48359. That negotiation experience matters when 39.0% of listings are taking reductions and the sale-to-list ratio sits at 96.79%; an agent who understands where a home fits against the 22-day median can price it to sell without leaving money on the table. Emily Ford's 178 reviews are also worth reading for patterns rather than a single headline rating: consistent references to communication, pricing accuracy, and follow-through are stronger signals than any one testimonial.
How We Rank Lake Orion Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Lake Orion market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: July 2026
Lake Orion Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Lake Orion, MI?
Emily Ford at @properties REMI Christie's International Real Estate is the top-ranked agent in Lake Orion, MI, with 1,619 transactions, 178 reviews, and $489.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents determines rankings by analyzing verified transaction records, sale-to-list ratios, and days-on-market performance rather than advertising or name recognition. Across 63 annual transactions analyzed, 43 agents met our ranking standards. The right choice depends on your property type and timeline, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents before deciding.
How were these Lake Orion real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Lake Orion?
Our data covers 559 real estate agents serving the Lake Orion area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Lake Orion market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Lake Orion mean for sellers?
Lake Orion's median sale price is $344,827 as of July 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Lake Orion?
The median home in Lake Orion sells in about 22 days, though that figure reflects a +10 days change from a year ago, so timelines have shifted. Actual time to sell depends heavily on pricing: with 39.0% of listings taking price cuts and 49.5% going off the market within two weeks, correctly priced, move-in-ready homes move fast while overpriced ones linger. Condition, location within zip codes 48359 through 48362, and marketing quality also affect the timeline. A well-priced home aligned to the $200.09 per square foot benchmark typically sells fastest.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Lake Orion realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Lake Orion agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Lake Orion neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Lake Orion realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Lake Orion in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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